Peter Thompson, a much-loved presenter for Australia's public broadcaster ABC, has died following a battle with Parkinson's disease. The news was reported by the Daily Mail's Australia desk, with tributes expected from colleagues, viewers and the broadcasting industry who remember him as a well-regarded figure on Australian television.

Details of his career highlights, family and the exact circumstances of his death were not included in the available report. The story was published on 14 September 2026 by reporter Ashley Nickel.